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February 26, 2018
28 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Robert Jackson, Steven Nocco, Richard Reault, Hillari Wennerstrom, Ronald Keohane
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Go into executive session under exemption 2: to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel- Deputy Police Chief Contract; Second by Selectman Nocco; i
Motion by Selectman Reault to go into executive session under exemption 2: to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel- Deputy Police Chief Contract; Second by Selectman Nocco; i. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Keohane: Yes, Selectman Wennerstrom: Yes, Selectman Nocco: Yes, Selectman Reault: Yes, Selectman Jackson: Yes. Motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Motion by Selectman Reault to go into executive session under exemption 2: to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel- Deputy Police Chief Contract; Second by Selectman Nocco; i. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Keohane: Yes, Selectman Wennerstrom: Yes, Selectman Nocco: Yes, Selectman Reault: Yes, Selectman Jackson: Yes. Motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Nocco)
3. Meeting Minutes
Approve regular session meeting minutes from February 5, 2018
Selectman Reault moves to approve regular session meeting minutes from February 5, 2018; Selectman Nocco seconds; Motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves to approve regular session meeting minutes from February 5, 2018; Selectman Nocco seconds; Motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Nocco)
Approve but not release Executive Session Minutes from the February 5, 2018 meeting
Selectman Reault moves to approve but not release Executive Session Minutes from the February 5, 2018 meeting; Selectman Nocco seconds; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves to approve but not release Executive Session Minutes from the February 5, 2018 meeting; Selectman Nocco seconds; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Nocco)
5. Police Chief Howe- Request for approval of promotions, Deputy Chief contract
Approve promotion of Lt
Selectman Reault moves to approve promotion of Lt. Shaun Woods to Deputy Police Chief effective April 1; Selectman Nocco seconds- Motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves to approve promotion of Lt. Shaun Woods to Deputy Police Chief effective April 1; Selectman Nocco seconds- Motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Nocco)
Support the Chief's recommendation for restructure
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen support the Chief's recommendation for restructure; Selectman Nocco seconds; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen support the Chief's recommendation for restructure; Selectman Nocco seconds; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Nocco)
Promote Reserve Officer Daniel Campbell to full time officer effective April 26; Selectman Nocco Seconds; Motion passes 5-0-0
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen promote Reserve Officer Daniel Campbell to full time officer effective April 26; Selectman Nocco Seconds; Motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen promote Reserve Officer Daniel Campbell to full time officer effective April 26; Selectman Nocco Seconds; Motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Nocco)
Promote Officer Healy to the position of Sergeant effective April 26
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen promote Officer Healy to the position of Sergeant effective April 26; Selectman Nocco seconds; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen promote Officer Healy to the position of Sergeant effective April 26; Selectman Nocco seconds; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Nocco)
Promote Officer Robert Cote to the position of Sergeant effective April 26
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen promote Officer Robert Cote to the position of Sergeant effective April 26; Selectman Nocco seconds; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen promote Officer Robert Cote to the position of Sergeant effective April 26; Selectman Nocco seconds; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Nocco)
Promote Sergeant Mike Cassella to the position of Lieutenant effective April 26
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen promote Sergeant Mike Cassella to the position of Lieutenant effective April 26; Selectman Nocco seconds; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen promote Sergeant Mike Cassella to the position of Lieutenant effective April 26; Selectman Nocco seconds; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Nocco)
6. Department Budget Hearings
Open the hearing at 7:04
Selectman Reault moves to open the hearing at 7:04; Selectman Nocco seconds; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves to open the hearing at 7:04; Selectman Nocco seconds; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Nocco)
Waive the reading of the abutters list
Selectman Reault moves to waive the reading of the abutters list; Selectman Nocco seconds; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves to waive the reading of the abutters list; Selectman Nocco seconds; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Nocco)
Waive the meeting notices which were published
Selectman Reault moves that waive the meeting notices which were published; Selectman Nocco seconds; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves that waive the meeting notices which were published; Selectman Nocco seconds; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Nocco)
Close the evidentiary portion of the hearing
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen close the evidentiary portion of the hearing; Selectman Nocco seconds; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen close the evidentiary portion of the hearing; Selectman Nocco seconds; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Nocco)
Because the application is in harmony with the purpose and intent of the bylaw, and because it is not harmful to the community, and complies with the bylaw, that the Board of Selectmen approve the...
Selectman Reault moves that because the application is in harmony with the purpose and intent of the bylaw, and because it is not harmful to the community, and complies with the bylaw, that the Board of Selectmen approve the special permit with no signage, no delivery trucks to residence, and by appointment only, also to comply with all Board of Health requirements; Selectman Nocco seconds; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves that because the application is in harmony with the purpose and intent of the bylaw, and because it is not harmful to the community, and complies with the bylaw, that the Board of Selectmen approve the special permit with no signage, no delivery trucks to residence, and by appointment only, also to comply with all Board of Health requirements; Selectman Nocco seconds; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Nocco)
10. New Business
Approve temporary hours for Paul Guilbault for 10-15 hours weekly at the rate of $11.00 through the end of the fiscal year; Second by Selectman Keohane, motion passes 5-0-0
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen approve temporary hours for Paul Guilbault for 10-15 hours weekly at the rate of $11.00 through the end of the fiscal year; Second by Selectman Keohane, motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen approve temporary hours for Paul Guilbault for 10-15 hours weekly at the rate of $11.00 through the end of the fiscal year; Second by Selectman Keohane, motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Keohane)
Notify the property owners that the town does not accept this as a bona fide offer
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen notify the property owners that the town does not accept this as a bona fide offer; Selectman Nocco seconds, motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen notify the property owners that the town does not accept this as a bona fide offer; Selectman Nocco seconds, motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Nocco)
Appoint Scott Ellis to the Community Preservation Committee as the representative from the Recreation Committee
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen appoint Scott Ellis to the Community Preservation Committee as the representative from the Recreation Committee; Selectman Nocco seconds; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen appoint Scott Ellis to the Community Preservation Committee as the representative from the Recreation Committee; Selectman Nocco seconds; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Nocco)
Approve the timeline as presented
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectman approve the timeline as presented; Selectman Nocco seconds, motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectman approve the timeline as presented; Selectman Nocco seconds, motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Nocco)
Approve the contract extension for a term of May 1- October 31, 2018 at a rate of 0.09478 cents per kilowatt hours
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the contract extension for a term of May 1- October 31, 2018 at a rate of 0.09478 cents per kilowatt hours; Selectman Nocco seconds; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen approve the contract extension for a term of May 1- October 31, 2018 at a rate of 0.09478 cents per kilowatt hours; Selectman Nocco seconds; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Nocco)
Make no comment on the matter
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen make no comment on the matter; Selectman Nocco seconds; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen make no comment on the matter; Selectman Nocco seconds; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Nocco)
Write a letter of support regarding 40-44 Cummings Road pending review by town counsel
Selectman Reault moves that the Board write a letter of support regarding 40-44 Cummings Road pending review by town counsel; Selectman Nocco seconds; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves that the Board write a letter of support regarding 40-44 Cummings Road pending review by town counsel; Selectman Nocco seconds; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Nocco)
Adopt the OPEB funding policy statement
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen adopt the OPEB funding policy statement; Selectman Nocco seconds; motion passes 5- 0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen adopt the OPEB funding policy statement; Selectman Nocco seconds; motion passes 5- 0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Nocco)
Commence the process to change health insurance benefits under MGL Chapter 32B, section 21-23
Selectman Reault moves that the Town of Tyngsborough commence the process to change health insurance benefits under MGL Chapter 32B, section 21-23; Selectman Nocco seconds; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves that the Town of Tyngsborough commence the process to change health insurance benefits under MGL Chapter 32B, section 21-23; Selectman Nocco seconds; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Nocco)
Appoint Deborah Fiorillo to position of Tax Collector's Clerk at $17.19 an hour starting March 5, 2018 subject to a successful criminal background check
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen appoint Deborah Fiorillo to position of Tax Collector's Clerk at $17.19 an hour starting March 5, 2018 subject to a successful criminal background check; Selectman Nocco seconds; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen appoint Deborah Fiorillo to position of Tax Collector's Clerk at $17.19 an hour starting March 5, 2018 subject to a successful criminal background check; Selectman Nocco seconds; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Nocco)
12. Correspondence
Accept the correspondence and any material accepted tonight
Selectman Reault moves to accept the correspondence and any material accepted tonight; Selectman Nocco seconds; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves to accept the correspondence and any material accepted tonight; Selectman Nocco seconds; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Nocco)
13. Town Administrator's Report
Authorize the Town Administrator to post the job of Administration Assistant- Board of Health
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen authorize the Town Administrator to post the job of Administration Assistant- Board of Health; Selectman Nocco seconds; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen authorize the Town Administrator to post the job of Administration Assistant- Board of Health; Selectman Nocco seconds; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Nocco)
14. Selectmen's Reports
Enter into executive session under exemption 2- to return only to adjourn
Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen enter into executive session under exemption 2- to return only to adjourn; Selectman Nocco seconds; Roll Call: Selectman Keohane: IN FAVOR; Selectman Wennerstrom: IN FAVOR; Selectman Nocco: IN FAVOR; Selectman Reault: IN FAVOR; Selectman Jackson: IN FAVOR; motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves that the Board of Selectmen enter into executive session under exemption 2- to return only to adjourn; Selectman Nocco seconds; Roll Call: Selectman Keohane: IN FAVOR; Selectman Wennerstrom: IN FAVOR; Selectman Nocco: IN FAVOR; Selectman Reault: IN FAVOR; Selectman Jackson: IN FAVOR; motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Nocco)
16. Adjournment
Adjourn
Selectman Reault moves to adjourn the meeting at 10:37 PM; Selectman Nocco seconds; Roll Call Vote: Selectman Keohane: Yes, Selectman Wennerstrom: Yes, Selectman Nocco: Yes, Selectman Reault: Yes, Selectman Jackson: Yes. Motion passes 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Reault moves to adjourn the meeting at 10:37 PM; Selectman Nocco seconds; Roll Call Vote: Selectman Keohane: Yes, Selectman Wennerstrom: Yes, Selectman Nocco: Yes, Selectman Reault: Yes, Selectman Jackson: Yes. Motion passes 5-0-0.” (Motion: Reault, second: Nocco)
From the Tyngsborough Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Agenda Center (Select Board). We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos (the town’s website has no Select Board photos): The Lowell Sun — Nate Marino and Konstantinos Kalabokis (Rony Camille/Town of Tyngsboro, May 2026), Adele Coughlin (courtesy photo, May 2025), Jackie Geilfuss (courtesy photo, May 2024), Eric Eldridge (June 2021). Cropped by MassVoter. Former members show initials.
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